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Coming soon · Monday, January 18, 2027 (US)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day video eCards

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 18, 2027 in the US. Observed on the third Monday of January, near Dr. King's January 15 birthday, the federal holiday honors the life and work of the civil rights leader who called on the nation to live up to its promise of equality and justice for all. Many Americans also mark it as a national day of service.

An eCardToon MLK Day card is a thoughtful way to reach out on a day that is about community. A friendly animated character says your recipient's name and delivers a message you write, whether that is a line of gratitude, an invitation to volunteer together, or a reflection on what the day means to your family. We plan to keep these scenes dignified and hopeful, with no gimmicks. A card can also be a nudge to act: suggest a local food bank shift, a neighborhood cleanup, or a book you would like to read and discuss together.

These cards suit many people: a teacher who brought history to life for your kids, a coworker who organized a service project, a church or community group, or a grandparent who lived through the civil rights era and has stories worth hearing again. If you would like to quote Dr. King, choose a short line you are confident is accurate, and keep the rest in your own words. A personal note about why his message matters to you often says more than a famous quotation. Short, sincere messages tend to land best on a day like this, and they leave room for a real conversation afterward.

When you order, you will see the exact script the character will speak before you pay, so names and wording are right. The finished card arrives by email within minutes as a private link that plays on phones and TVs, and you can download it as a vertical phone video or a widescreen video to share by text or in a group chat.

What's coming

  • Calm, hopeful scenes designed with respect for the day
  • Your own message of up to 50 words, spoken with their name
  • Phone (9:16) and widescreen (16:9) versions of every card

Frequently asked questions

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
It is observed on the third Monday of January. The next one is Monday, January 18, 2027.
Can I include a quote from Dr. King?
Yes, as long as it fits within the 50-word message. We suggest a short quote you have checked for accuracy, plus a line in your own words.
Are MLK Day cards available now?
Not yet. They are coming soon. Join the notify list on this page and we will email you when they launch.

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